ABSOLUTE SANCTUARY’S
ZUCCHINI PANCAKES WITH ITALIAN SALSA

These pancakes help you start the day bright and alert. Zucchini, which gives these pancakes their distinctive character steps up the metabolism rate and has excellent anti-aging properties. It is very rich in antioxidants, which can improve the memory and reduce age-related negative processes in the body. The vegetable’s high carotenoid content also sharpens vision and reduces eye stress. Sunflower oil is used to fry the pancakes because it is high in Vitamin E and low in trans fat.

Yield:

Three pancakes

Level:

Easy

Zucchini Pancakes

2 heaped tbs all-purpose flour

2 heaped tbs wholemeal flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

⅓ cup unsweetened soy milk

120g zucchini, julienned

1 tbs sunflower oil

Italian Salsa

1 tomato, de-seeded and diced

1 shallot, finely minced

1 garlic, finely minced

2 sprigs basil leaves, finely chopped

½ lime

½ tbs olive oil

Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

Method:

For the pancakes: Sift flours, baking powder and soda into a bowl.

Gently stir the soy milk into the flour mixture to make a smooth batter.

Add the zucchini. Mix well.

Heat oil in frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan to form a pancake. When bubbles appear on top of pancake flip it over to cook the other side.